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DARK SECRETS: Brooks robinson | Vintage Vibes

SI:AM | Two More Playoff Spots Clinched

The Phillies and Brewers punched their tickets to October.

Sports Illustrated

Brooks Robinson Appreciation: In Maryland in the 1960s, nobody was like No. 5

Growing up in Maryland in the 1960s, Brooks Robinson was a god

The Independent UK

5 reminders that Brooks Robinson was one of the best third basemen of all-time

Brooks Robinson was a Baltimore Orioles legend and one of the best third basemen ever.

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Brooks Robinson, Hall of Fame Orioles third baseman, dies at 86

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died. He was 86.

WEKU

Brooks Robinson, 18-Time MLB All Star and Orioles Legend, Dies at 86

Nicknamed “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” because of his defensive prowess, Robinson helped guide Baltimore to two World Series titles across a 23-year career.

Sports Illustrated

Hall of Fame Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson dies at 86

The Orioles announced his death in a joint statement with Robinson’s family Tuesday. The statement did not say how Robinson died.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brooks Robinson, Orioles third baseman with 16 Gold Gloves, has died. He was 86

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died

The Independent UK

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Real baseball is back

There are too many other diversions for baseball to reclaim the hold it once had over the public imagination, Gene Lyons writes. But Major League Baseball’s rules changes are a huge success.

Chicago Sun-Times

Derrick Goold: Can Cardinals standout Scott Rolen help thaw the Hall of Fame for the Hot Corner?

As Nolan Arenado ranged toward the majors and started watching more video of the greats at third base and their footwork, there was something about Scott Rolen's highlights that could not be contained on a phone, a laptop, or even a widescreen TV, no matter its size.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Orioles bullpen falters in 11-10 loss to Astros, wasting standout offensive performance

BALTIMORE — There won’t be any second-guessing the pitch selection. Félix Bautista, who has been a stout closer for the Orioles this season, was one strike away from sealing a fourth victory for Baltimore. With Kyle Tucker at the plate, Bautista hurled his splitter — a pitch that ranks among…

Tribune News Service

Tom Krasovic: If they max out talent like 2010 team, Padres can make October run

When a ballclub plows a quarter of a billion dollars into the player payroll, as Padres leaders have this year, it's the same as shouting out a request.

Tribune News Service

Blue Jays, Alek Manoah cruise past Orioles in 4-1 win as Baltimore falls 4 1/2 games back of AL wild-card spot

BALTIMORE — For the third time in their four-game series with Toronto, the Orioles made a day-of change to their pitching plans. But all that mattered Wednesday was that the Blue Jays kept theirs intact.

Tribune News Service

‘You absolutely have been thrilling me’: Brooks Robinson’s return to Camden Yards coincides with a passion for this year’s Orioles

BALTIMORE — The theme meandered through the years, from his stint as an 18-year-old in Major League Baseball to playing Cuba in 1957 and then to the Orioles clubhouse Saturday as an 85-year-old. Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson’s words all came back to the same idea, no matter…

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